Treasure laws
As NCMD members and responsible detectorists it is important that you familiarise yourselves with the law.
The Treasure Act 1996: Code of Practice (3rd Revision) The Act extends and applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland , with appropriate caveats. Scotland has its own law of treasure trove.
Treasure Act 1996: Code of Practice (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Treasure Trove Law (Scotland)
Treasure Trove is currently under review
Treasure Act 1996 (Rest of the UK)
The new significance clause has now been added.
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